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D677 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD677 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 116,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 115,996 miles

chassis undersealed

Fail 20 May 2023 115,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2023 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,659 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front bumper

wiper spindles worn

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front bumper

wiper spindle slight wear

Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,400 miles

front uj worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

front hockey stick bushes slight wear

panard rod bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 85,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D677 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D677 DRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D677 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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